📖 C — The English dictionary · page 24

checkers — Everyday, meaning 1: Checkers is a board game for two players who move round flat pieces diagonally on a squared board and jump over the other player's pieces to capture them.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Checkers are the round pieces of this game.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: A checker can also be a person who checks things, like at a supermarket.↗ Example: Let's play a game of checkers.↗ · Checkers is played on a board with 64 squares.↗ · I jumped over two of his checkers in one go.↗ · When your piece reaches the far side, it becomes a king.↗ · Grandpa taught me how to play checkers.↗ · Checkers is easier to learn than chess.↗ · The board has 8 rows of 8 squares, so 8 times 8 is 64.↗

checklist — Everyday, meaning 1: A checklist is a list of things to do or to bring, where you mark each one when it is done.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: It helps you not to forget anything.↗ Example: The checklist has 12 tasks.↗ · She finished 7 tasks on her checklist.↗ · How many tasks are left on the checklist?↗ · Each checklist has 5 items.↗ · My morning checklist says: wash, dress, eat, brush teeth.↗ · Tick each box on the camping checklist.↗ · The pilot reads the checklist before take-off.↗ · Use the checklist to check your story.↗

checkmate — Everyday, meaning 1: In chess, checkmate is when a king is attacked and cannot escape, so the game ends and that player loses.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: To checkmate someone is to win a chess game by trapping their king.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: Checkmate can mean a situation where someone is completely beaten or stuck.↗ Example: She moved her queen and said, «Checkmate!»↗ · My king was in check, but not in checkmate.↗ · Can you find checkmate in two moves?↗ · He checkmated me with just a rook and a king.↗ · The game ended in checkmate after twenty moves.↗ · Grandpa taught me how to checkmate with two rooks.↗ · The detective's clever plan was checkmate for the thief.↗ · It is not checkmate if the king can move to a safe square.↗

checkout — Everyday, meaning 1: The place in a shop or supermarket where you pay for things.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: On a website, the page where you pay for your order.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: In a hotel, the time when you must leave the room.↗ Example: We waited in the checkout queue.↗ · The checkout operator scanned the milk.↗ · We used the self-checkout.↗ · At the checkout the total was 12.50 dollars; we paid with 20, so the change was 7.50.↗ · Checkout time at the hotel is 10 o'clock.↗ · Ask an adult before going to an online checkout.↗

checkup — Everyday, meaning 1: A visit to a doctor, dentist or vet to check that you are healthy, even when you feel fine.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A check of a machine or car to make sure it works properly.↗ Example: I have a dental checkup next week.↗ · The doctor gave the baby a checkup.↗ · The dentist said my teeth were fine at my checkup.↗ · Our dog went to the vet for a checkup.↗ · Dad took the car in for a checkup before the trip.↗ · Regular checkups help catch problems early.↗

cheddar — Everyday, meaning 1: A hard, yellow or orange-yellow cheese, mild or strong-tasting, first made in the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (US, slang) Money.↗ e.g. "He's got a lot of cheddar."↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (a name) Cheddar is a village in England, famous for Cheddar Gorge and its caves.↗ Example: I'd like a cheddar and pickle sandwich, please.↗ · Mature cheddar has a strong taste.↗ · We grated cheddar on top of the pasta.↗ · Cheddar cheese is named after a village in England.↗ · We visited the caves at Cheddar Gorge.↗ · "That new bike must have cost some serious cheddar!"↗ (slang)↗

cheek — Everyday, meaning 1: Your cheeks are the soft sides of your face below your eyes.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Cheek also means rude talk to someone you should respect, especially in British English.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: «What a cheek!» means that was rude or bold.↗ Example: Her cheeks went red when she was embarrassed.↗ · Grandma kissed me on the cheek.↗ · The cold wind made our cheeks pink.↗ · A hamster stuffs food in its cheeks.↗ · Don't give me any cheek, young man!↗ · What a cheek, he took the last biscuit!↗ · He said it tongue in cheek, as a joke.↗ · She rested her cheek on her hand.↗ · The king kissed him on both cheeks.↗ · And this shall be the priests' due from the people, from them that offer a sacrifice, whether it be ox or sheep, that they shall give unto the priest the shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw.↗ (Torah DEU.18.3, JPS 1917)↗ · Thy cheeks are comely with circlets, thy neck with beads.↗ (Writings SNG.1.10, JPS 1917)↗ · Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him, let him be filled full with reproach.↗ (Writings LAM.3.30, JPS 1917)↗ · Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth; break out the cheek-teeth of the young lions, O LORD.↗ (Writings PSA.58.7, JPS 1917)↗

cheekbone — Everyday, meaning 1: Your cheekbones are the bones at the top of your cheeks, just below your eyes.↗ Example: She has high cheekbones.↗ · The ball hit him just below the cheekbone.↗ · Feel your cheekbones under your eyes.↗ · The skull has two cheekbones.↗ · Her cheekbone was bruised after the fall.↗ · The artist drew shadows under the cheekbones.↗

cheekily — Everyday, meaning 1: In a slightly rude but often funny or playful way, showing a lack of respect (especially UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand).↗ Everyday, meaning 2: In a bold, playful way, as in a cheeky grin.↗ Example: He grinned cheekily and stole the last biscuit.↗ · "You're old, Grandad!" she said cheekily.↗ · The monkey cheekily grabbed my sandwich.↗ · He cheekily asked the head teacher for a longer break.↗ · My sister winked cheekily at me across the table.↗ · The puppy cheekily ran off with my sock.↗

cheekiness — Everyday, meaning 1: Rude but often playful or funny behaviour that shows a lack of respect.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Boldness, cheek, the nerve to ask for or do something.↗ Example: The teacher would not put up with any more cheekiness.↗ · His cheekiness made everyone laugh, even Mum.↗ · I couldn't believe the cheekiness of the seagull stealing my chips.↗ · Her cheekiness got her sent out of the room.↗ · There was a twinkle of cheekiness in his eyes.↗ · Grandma loved the cheekiness of her youngest grandchild.↗

cheeky — Everyday, meaning 1: (informal, UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ) Cheeky means rude or not respectful, but often in a funny or playful way.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (informal, UK) A cheeky smile or grin is playful and a bit naughty.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (slang, UK) "A cheeky" something means a small treat you shouldn't really have.↗ e.g. "a cheeky biscuit".↗ Example: Don't be cheeky to your teacher!↗ · He gave me a cheeky grin.↗ · You cheeky monkey, you ate my chips!↗ · It was cheeky of her to take the last slice.↗ · The cheeky seagull stole my sandwich.↗ · Fancy a cheeky ice cream on the way home?↗ · "Is that your homework or your dog's?" asked the cheeky boy.↗ · Granny laughed at his cheeky joke.↗

cheep — Everyday, meaning 1: (of a young bird) To make a short, high, weak sound.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A short high sound made by a young bird.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (informal) A tiny sound from anyone.↗ e.g. "Not a cheep out of you!" means be quiet.↗ Example: The baby birds cheeped for food.↗ · We heard a tiny cheep from the hedge.↗ · The chicks were cheeping in the box.↗ · The sparrows cheeped on the windowsill.↗ · I don't want to hear a cheep out of you till morning!↗ · Every cheep meant the nest was still busy.↗ · He whimpers and cheeps all the night, trying to make up his mind to run into the middle of the room.↗

cheer — Everyday, meaning 1: To cheer is to shout loudly to show you are pleased or to encourage someone.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A cheer is a shout of happiness, praise or support.↗ Everyday, meaning 3: To cheer someone up is to make them feel happier.↗ Everyday, meaning 4: To cheer up is to start feeling happier.↗ Everyday, meaning 5: Cheer (uncountable) is happiness and good spirits, as in Christmas cheer.↗ Example: The crowd cheered when we scored.↗ · Let's give three cheers for the birthday girl!↗ · We cheered on our team from the side of the pitch.↗ · I drew a card to cheer up my sick friend.↗ · Cheer up!↗ It's not that bad.↗ · A loud cheer went up from the audience.↗ · The lights filled the street with Christmas cheer.↗ · "Cheers for the help," said my uncle.↗ · If I say: 'I will forget my complaint, I will put off my sad countenance, and be of good cheer', (Writings JOB.9.27, JPS 1917)↗

cheerer — Everyday, meaning 1: A cheerer is a person who cheers, shouting loudly to encourage a team or a player.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Something or someone that makes others happier.↗ Example: The cheerers waved flags along the race track.↗ · Mum is the loudest cheerer at every football match.↗ · Our class were the best cheerers on sports day.↗ · The cheerers shouted «Go, Ella, go!».↗ · A puppy is a great cheerer-upper on a sad day (informal).↗ · The cheerers clapped for every runner, even the last.↗

cheerful — Everyday, meaning 1: A cheerful person is happy and in a good mood, and shows it with smiles and a friendly manner.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A cheerful place, colour or song is bright and pleasant and makes you feel happy.↗ Example: She gave me a cheerful smile.↗ · The classroom was bright and cheerful.↗ · He is always cheerful in the morning.↗ · We sang a cheerful song on the bus.↗ · The cheerful postman waved to everyone.↗ · Yellow and orange are cheerful colours.↗ · Even when it rained, Grandma stayed cheerful.↗ · A cheerful «hello» can make someone's day.↗ · He was so brave and cheerful.↗ · A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance; but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken.↗ (Writings PRO.15.13, JPS 1917)↗

cheerfully — Everyday, meaning 1: In a happy, bright and friendly way.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: Willingly, without complaining, as in «she cheerfully helped».↗ Everyday, meaning 3: Without caring or noticing a problem, as in «he cheerfully ignored the rules».↗ Example: She cheerfully said good morning to everyone.↗ · He whistled cheerfully as he walked to school.↗ · The children cheerfully tidied the classroom.↗ · Grandpa waved cheerfully from the window.↗ · The sun shone cheerfully on the garden.↗ · He cheerfully ignored the «Keep Off the Grass» sign.↗ · Whereupon he went off indoors, whistling cheerfully.↗

cheerfulness — Everyday, meaning 1: Cheerfulness is being happy, bright and in a good mood, and showing it to others.↗ Example: Her cheerfulness made everyone smile.↗ · He did his chores with cheerfulness.↗ · The nurse's cheerfulness helped the patients.↗ · Even in the rain, the scouts kept their cheerfulness.↗ · His cheerfulness was catching.↗ · Thank you for your cheerfulness all year.↗ · There was a look of cheerfulness on everything.↗

cheerily — Everyday, meaning 1: In a happy, bright and hopeful way.↗ Example: «Good morning!» she called cheerily.↗ · He whistled cheerily as he walked to school.↗ · «Don't give up,» said Mum cheerily.↗

cheerio — Everyday, meaning 1: (UK, informal) Goodbye, said in a friendly, cheerful way.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: (Australia, informal) A small red cocktail sausage, often served at children's parties (also called a little boy or saveloy in some places).↗ Everyday, meaning 3: (a name) Cheerios is a brand of breakfast cereal shaped like little rings.↗ Example: "Cheerio, see you tomorrow!" called Gran from the door.↗ · We said cheerio to our cousins at the station.↗ · At the birthday party we ate cheerios with tomato sauce.↗ · "Cheerio then!" said the postman as he left.↗ · In the old film everyone said cheerio instead of goodbye.↗ · I had a bowl of Cheerios for breakfast.↗

cheerleader — Everyday, meaning 1: A cheerleader is a person, often in a team, who dances, shouts chants and does jumps to encourage a sports team and the crowd.↗ Everyday, meaning 2: A cheerleader is also anyone who strongly supports and encourages a person or an idea.↗ Example: The cheerleaders waved their pom-poms at the game.↗ · My sister joined the cheerleading squad at her school.↗ · The cheerleader was lifted high into the air.↗ · Grandma is my biggest cheerleader; she comes to every match.↗ · The cheerleaders shouted, «Go, team, go!»↗ · Cheerleading takes a lot of strength and practice.↗ · Our teacher was a cheerleader for the new reading club.↗

cheerless — Everyday, meaning 1: Cheerless means gloomy, dull and without anything to make you happy or comfortable.↗ Example: It was a cold, cheerless day in November.↗ · The prison cell was dark and cheerless.↗ · The empty house felt cheerless.↗ · They ate a cheerless supper of dry bread.↗ · The Wild Wood was cheerless in the snow.↗ · A fire made the cheerless room warm again.↗ · The belief of the people with regard to a future state was, in the Homeric age, a sad and cheerless one.↗